Comments for 10 Speed http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/10-speed Cycling in St. Louis and beyond by Dave Luecking, scribe, cyclist and coach. Thu, 15 May 2008 20:13:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on The new bike lanes in St. Louis by Dave Luecking http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/10-speed/10-speed/2008/05/the-new-bike-lanes-in-st-louis/#comment-127 Dave Luecking Thu, 15 May 2008 16:58:43 +0000 http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/10-speed/10-speed/2008/05/the-new-bike-lanes-in-st-louis/#comment-127 Ah, you're from the land of David Zabriskie -- Salt Lake City. He started his "Yield To Life" nonprofit after being hit 3 times by cars in and around Salt Lake City. Dude rides all over the world, and the only times he has been hit is in his hometown. Go figure. Anyway, Ladue was very good for cyclists until the center turn lane was added. This center turn lane was added so as not to back up traffic during the Highway 40 shutdown. Have you tried Clayton Road? Does Olive have a bike lane? I commend you for commuting from Chesterfield. Stay safe out there, wear the brightest colors you can find (road-crew green is ridiculously transucent these days) and enjoy the ride. Ah, you’re from the land of David Zabriskie — Salt Lake City. He started his “Yield To Life” nonprofit after being hit 3 times by cars in and around Salt Lake City. Dude rides all over the world, and the only times he has been hit is in his hometown. Go figure.

Anyway, Ladue was very good for cyclists until the center turn lane was added. This center turn lane was added so as not to back up traffic during the Highway 40 shutdown. Have you tried Clayton Road? Does Olive have a bike lane?

I commend you for commuting from Chesterfield. Stay safe out there, wear the brightest colors you can find (road-crew green is ridiculously transucent these days) and enjoy the ride.

]]> Comment on The new bike lanes in St. Louis by Cindy http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/10-speed/10-speed/2008/05/the-new-bike-lanes-in-st-louis/#comment-126 Cindy Tue, 13 May 2008 21:45:55 +0000 http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/10-speed/10-speed/2008/05/the-new-bike-lanes-in-st-louis/#comment-126 I moved here recently and started commuting on my bike last week from Chesterfield to Forest Park. I take Ladue in but I have to say that compared with other places I have lived that had really great bike trails from outlying areas into downtown, St. Louis definitely deserves the D. (In Salt Lake City, 13 of my 21 miles were along a bike trail with NO cars and only two or three road crossings). Here, there aren't any roads - Conway/Ladue/Olive on my way in that have bike lanes and neither Conway or Ladue even have shoulders to ride in (the road ends two inches from the white line). I feel that I am putting my life on the line just so I can get some of the benefits mentioned in the news article yesterday. What good are the health and financial benefits if I get hit by a car and end up with health problems and paying hospital and medical bills? Anyway, I'm still going to ride because I think it is the right thing to do. I'm hoping it gets better soon! I moved here recently and started commuting on my bike last week from Chesterfield to Forest Park. I take Ladue in but I have to say that compared with other places I have lived that had really great bike trails from outlying areas into downtown, St. Louis definitely deserves the D. (In Salt Lake City, 13 of my 21 miles were along a bike trail with NO cars and only two or three road crossings). Here, there aren’t any roads - Conway/Ladue/Olive on my way in that have bike lanes and neither Conway or Ladue even have shoulders to ride in (the road ends two inches from the white line). I feel that I am putting my life on the line just so I can get some of the benefits mentioned in the news article yesterday. What good are the health and financial benefits if I get hit by a car and end up with health problems and paying hospital and medical bills? Anyway, I’m still going to ride because I think it is the right thing to do. I’m hoping it gets better soon!

]]> Comment on The new bike lanes in St. Louis by athenebelle http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/10-speed/10-speed/2008/05/the-new-bike-lanes-in-st-louis/#comment-125 athenebelle Mon, 12 May 2008 22:02:02 +0000 http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/10-speed/10-speed/2008/05/the-new-bike-lanes-in-st-louis/#comment-125 When I lived in St. Louis there weren't any bike lanes in the area I took riding to and from work (Crestwood to The St. Louis Science Center and back) but there were a lot of little-used roads which were perfect for me. What do you think of the rating Missouri got from the Bicycle Federation? I know down where I currently live it makes 100% sense to me. Cape Girardeau and Jackson are still in the growing stages but are growing as most modern cities do (in such a way which it makes it hard for anyone not driving to get around). They have one pedestrian/cycling trail which was built using left over land which makes it harder for a creek in town to flood which I used a little bit to get to and from work for a while but I didn't particularly care for it. It wouldn't get me to the college (my other main drive), for instance. When I lived in St. Louis there weren’t any bike lanes in the area I took riding to and from work (Crestwood to The St. Louis Science Center and back) but there were a lot of little-used roads which were perfect for me.

What do you think of the rating Missouri got from the Bicycle Federation? I know down where I currently live it makes 100% sense to me. Cape Girardeau and Jackson are still in the growing stages but are growing as most modern cities do (in such a way which it makes it hard for anyone not driving to get around). They have one pedestrian/cycling trail which was built using left over land which makes it harder for a creek in town to flood which I used a little bit to get to and from work for a while but I didn’t particularly care for it. It wouldn’t get me to the college (my other main drive), for instance.

]]> Comment on The new bike lanes in St. Louis by Jeffrey Cook http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/10-speed/10-speed/2008/05/the-new-bike-lanes-in-st-louis/#comment-124 Jeffrey Cook Mon, 12 May 2008 12:55:12 +0000 http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/10-speed/10-speed/2008/05/the-new-bike-lanes-in-st-louis/#comment-124 The figure of 95% is a bit high I think but the answer would be for the same reason 10% of the cars don't stop. Anyway....yes the lanes are nice and it is great for PR but how many people does this really effect? There needs to be an effort like this out in the counties. For me to ride to work requires a North County start and a Hampton/ Arsenal area finish. This is OK on weekends but in the morning might be a bit dicey and in end of day traffic could be fatal. I use Hanley and Manchester. Anyone have some good ideas. The figure of 95% is a bit high I think but the answer would be for the same reason 10% of the cars don’t stop. Anyway….yes the lanes are nice and it is great for PR but how many people does this really effect? There needs to be an effort like this out in the counties. For me to ride to work requires a North County start and a Hampton/ Arsenal area finish. This is OK on weekends but in the morning might be a bit dicey and in end of day traffic could be fatal. I use Hanley and Manchester. Anyone have some good ideas.

]]> Comment on Update on injured Tecos-Trek rider by familia Razo vargas http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/10-speed/10-speed/2008/05/update-on-tecos-trek-rider/#comment-123 familia Razo vargas Mon, 12 May 2008 00:14:48 +0000 http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/10-speed/10-speed/2008/05/update-on-tecos-trek-rider/#comment-123 Fausto y Esposa, estamos con ustedes, solo díganos en qué podemos ayudarles. Estamos orando por su pronta recuperación. Fausto y Esposa, estamos con ustedes, solo díganos en qué podemos ayudarles. Estamos orando por su pronta recuperación.

]]> Comment on The new bike lanes in St. Louis by Michael Draga http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/10-speed/10-speed/2008/05/the-new-bike-lanes-in-st-louis/#comment-122 Michael Draga Sun, 11 May 2008 14:22:27 +0000 http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/10-speed/10-speed/2008/05/the-new-bike-lanes-in-st-louis/#comment-122 Yes, it is great the new lanes for bicyclists. But why do 95 % of cyclists REFUSE to stop at stop signs and stop lights? Shouldn't they have to follow the same rule as motorists, Motor cyclists, and pedestrians? Yes, it is great the new lanes for bicyclists. But why do 95 % of cyclists REFUSE to stop at stop signs and stop lights? Shouldn’t they have to follow the same rule as motorists, Motor cyclists, and pedestrians?

]]> Comment on Tour de Georgia: scenes from the start by Scott http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/10-speed/10-speed/2008/04/tour-de-georgia-scenes-from-the-start/#comment-121 Scott Fri, 09 May 2008 20:41:39 +0000 http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/10-speed/10-speed/2008/04/tour-de-georgia-scenes-from-the-start/#comment-121 Kathleen, if you look at the previous US Champions, they all have the traditional stars and stripes design an issues with sponsor logos. Kathleen, if you look at the previous US Champions, they all have the traditional stars and stripes design an issues with sponsor logos.

]]> Comment on Tired of rising gas prices by Nick http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/10-speed/10-speed/2008/05/tired-of-rising-gas-prices/#comment-120 Nick Thu, 08 May 2008 17:06:41 +0000 http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/10-speed/10-speed/2008/05/tired-of-rising-gas-prices/#comment-120 Classic! It's going out to everyone I know. Classic! It’s going out to everyone I know.

]]> Comment on Update on injured Tecos-Trek rider by Andrea Garcia http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/10-speed/10-speed/2008/05/update-on-tecos-trek-rider/#comment-119 Andrea Garcia Thu, 08 May 2008 13:27:35 +0000 http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/10-speed/10-speed/2008/05/update-on-tecos-trek-rider/#comment-119 Fausto's family is praying for his prompt recovery. We are also hoping that his injured colleagues are doing well. Thanks to this site I was able to share information with family (including aunts and cousins). Dave, and trek bikers thanks for showing you care ! Fausto’s family is praying for his prompt recovery. We are also hoping that his injured colleagues are doing well. Thanks to this site I was able to share information with family (including aunts and cousins). Dave, and trek bikers thanks for showing you care !

]]> Comment on Update on injured Tecos-Trek rider by Fausto G. Campos http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/10-speed/10-speed/2008/05/update-on-tecos-trek-rider/#comment-118 Fausto G. Campos Wed, 07 May 2008 22:59:10 +0000 http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/10-speed/10-speed/2008/05/update-on-tecos-trek-rider/#comment-118 I am very sadden to hear of the accident on Sunday the 4th at the Tour of the Gila in Dallas Texas. I would like to know more information of the participants that were involved in the accident. In particular that of Fausto Marcelino Esparza who seems to be the one who got injured the most. Hopefully they all come out of this ok. Thank you I am very sadden to hear of the accident on Sunday the 4th at the Tour of the Gila in Dallas Texas. I would like to know more information of the participants that were involved in the accident. In particular that of Fausto Marcelino Esparza who seems to be the one who got injured the most. Hopefully they all come out of this ok.
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